Why Henry Cavill will not return as Superman? James Gunn writing new film

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DC Studios co-head James Gunn has announced he is writing a new feature film about Superman.

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As part of the new project, Gunn revealed Henry Cavill will not return as the hero.

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“Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about," Gunn tweeted on December 14.

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“Among those on the slate is Superman. Our story will focus on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill," he added.

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Cavill confirmed that he would not be reprising the role of Superman in a statement on Instagram.

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“It’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman," he wrote.

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Gunn has been at work on the new Superman story for some time and the script will focus on the character’s life as a cub reporter.

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Gunn has been at work on the new Superman story for some time and the script will focus on the character’s life as a cub reporter.

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